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Seated Half-Lotus Forward Bend Pose Ardha baddha padma pashcimottanasana

: 2 min

: 62 score

: 8 kcal

Favorable effect

Stimulates blood circulation in the pelvic area
Improves mobility of the hip joints
Stretches the glutes
Develops flexibility in the back surface of the legs
Improves flexibility of the ankle joints

Contraindications

Pregnancy

Knee injuries

Technique of execution

Bend your right leg and place your right foot on your left thigh. Move your left hand behind your back. Grab the ball of your left foot with your right hand. Push your right knee towards the floor. Gradually try to straighten your left leg. Stretch as far as is comfortable. Avoid pain. Breathe evenly. Then straighten your right leg. Place your hands by your hips. Repeat on the other side. Bend your left leg and place your left foot on your right thigh. Move your right hand behind your back. Grab the ball of your right foot with your left hand. Push your left knee towards the floor. Gradually try to straighten your right leg. Stretch as far as is comfortable. Avoid pain. Breathe evenly. Then straighten your left leg. Place your hands by your hips. Keep your back straight.

What to do if it does not work out, as in the video

1

If you are unable to get into Half-Lotus Pose without strain, rest your foot near your groin.

2

If you are unable to reach your foot with your hands without strain, try using a strap.

3

Stretch only as far as is comfortable for you, avoiding pain.

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Challenges

Seated Half-Lotus Forward Bend Pose occurs 12 times in 12 lessons

Theme	Title	Time
Glutes	Tight Butt 90 min	90 min
Flexibility	Flexible Body 60 min	60 min
Flexibility	Flexible Body 90 min	90 min
Sex	Healthy Prostate 60 min	60 min
Sex	Healthy Prostate 90 min	90 min
Breasts	Firm Breasts 90 min	90 min
Flexibility	Lotus Pose Sequence 90 min	90 min
Sports	Post-Run 90 min	90 min
Flexibility	Stretching 90 min	90 min
Energy	Tibetan gymnastics 90 min	90 min
Productivity	Yoga for Advanced 60 min	60 min
Relax	Releasing Muscle Blocks 60 min	60 min

Seated Half-Lotus Forward Bend Pose occurs 17 times in 17 challenges

Theme	Title	Duration	Day
Split	Front split in 35 Days 5 w. Day: 10	5 w.	10
Split	Side split in 7 Days 1 w. Day: 6, 7	1 w.	6, 7
Sleep	Healthy Sleep in 7 Days 1 w. Day: 6	1 w.	6
Joints	Healthy Joints in 7 Days 1 w. Day: 7	1 w.	7
Flexibility	Flexible Body in 7 Days 1 w. Day: 6, 7	1 w.	6, 7
Flexibility	Flexible Body in 21 Days 3 w. Day: 6, 7	3 w.	6, 7
Joints	Healthy Joints in 21 Days 3 w. Day: 7	3 w.	7
Sleep	Healthy Sleep in 21 Days 3 w. Day: 6	3 w.	6
Split	Side split in 21 Days 3 w. Day: 6, 7	3 w.	6, 7
Stress	Release from anxiety in 21 days 3 w. Day: 16, 18	3 w.	16, 18
Stress	Release from anxiety in 28 days 4 w. Day: 23	4 w.	23
Split	Side split in 28 days 4 w. Day: 23	4 w.	23
Weight Loss	Edema Reduction in 28 Days 4 w. Day: 26	4 w.	26
Joints	Hip Opening in 21 Days 3 w. Day: 19	3 w.	19
Joints	Hip Opening in 28 Days 4 w. Day: 8, 19	4 w.	8, 19
Harmony	Inner Harmony in 21 Days 3 w. Day: 15	3 w.	15
Cardio	Healthy Heart in 21 Days 3 w. Day: 13	3 w.	13

Details of the exercise

Category

Seated Poses

Duration

: 2 minutes

Energy consumption

: 8 kcal

Reward

Flexibility

20

Stamina

6

Focus

8

Strength

6

Mobility

16

Balance

6

Popularity 328 out of 444

Rarely used
in ready-made lessons

12 lessons

Rarely used
in ready-made courses

17 challenges

Where can I meet

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Challenges

Seated Half-Lotus Forward Bend Pose occurs 12 times in 12 lessons

Theme	Title	Time
Glutes	Tight Butt 90 min	90 min
Flexibility	Flexible Body 60 min	60 min
Flexibility	Flexible Body 90 min	90 min
Sex	Healthy Prostate 60 min	60 min
Sex	Healthy Prostate 90 min	90 min
Breasts	Firm Breasts 90 min	90 min
Flexibility	Lotus Pose Sequence 90 min	90 min
Sports	Post-Run 90 min	90 min
Flexibility	Stretching 90 min	90 min
Energy	Tibetan gymnastics 90 min	90 min
Productivity	Yoga for Advanced 60 min	60 min
Relax	Releasing Muscle Blocks 60 min	60 min

Seated Half-Lotus Forward Bend Pose occurs 17 times in 17 challenges

Theme	Title	Duration	Day
Split	Front split in 35 Days 5 w. Day: 10	5 w.	10
Split	Side split in 7 Days 1 w. Day: 6, 7	1 w.	6, 7
Sleep	Healthy Sleep in 7 Days 1 w. Day: 6	1 w.	6
Joints	Healthy Joints in 7 Days 1 w. Day: 7	1 w.	7
Flexibility	Flexible Body in 7 Days 1 w. Day: 6, 7	1 w.	6, 7
Flexibility	Flexible Body in 21 Days 3 w. Day: 6, 7	3 w.	6, 7
Joints	Healthy Joints in 21 Days 3 w. Day: 7	3 w.	7
Sleep	Healthy Sleep in 21 Days 3 w. Day: 6	3 w.	6
Split	Side split in 21 Days 3 w. Day: 6, 7	3 w.	6, 7
Stress	Release from anxiety in 21 days 3 w. Day: 16, 18	3 w.	16, 18
Stress	Release from anxiety in 28 days 4 w. Day: 23	4 w.	23
Split	Side split in 28 days 4 w. Day: 23	4 w.	23
Weight Loss	Edema Reduction in 28 Days 4 w. Day: 26	4 w.	26
Joints	Hip Opening in 21 Days 3 w. Day: 19	3 w.	19
Joints	Hip Opening in 28 Days 4 w. Day: 8, 19	4 w.	8, 19
Harmony	Inner Harmony in 21 Days 3 w. Day: 15	3 w.	15
Cardio	Healthy Heart in 21 Days 3 w. Day: 13	3 w.	13